Handkerchief pocketbook ensemble



June 21, 1938. v s. ENGLISH 2,121,561

HANDKERCHIEF POCKETBOQK ENSEMBLE 7 Filed Aug. 1'7, 1937 3 Sheets-Sheet 1 BY Ja/Zy Lag/13]! ATTORNEY June 21, 1938. s, EN ISH 2,121,561

HANDKERCHIEF POCKETBOOK ENSEMBLE Filed Aug. 17, 1937 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 June 21, 1938. ENGUSH 2,121,561

HANDKERCHIEF POCKETBOOK ENSEMBLE Filed Aug. 17, 1957 3 Sheets-Sheet 3 INVENTO? Jally 522g ATTORN EY Patented June 21, 1938 PATENT OFFICE 2,121,561 I HANDKERCHIEF POOKETBOOK ENSEMBLE Sally English, New York, N. Y. Application August 1'1, 1937, Serial No. 159,482

7 Claims.

This invention relates to a handkerchief-pocketbook ensemble and more particularly to a handkerchief and pocketbook which can be transported and carried as a unit by the wearer.

It is the style and custom for ladies to carry a decorative handkerchief and a pocketbook which contains the usual cosmetic accessories. The wearer generally attempts to select a flowing handkerchief which matches the dress of the wearer, and such handkerchiefs generally form a necessary part of formal wear and often street wear. In formal dress, particularly, correct attire requires that the handkerchief and pocketbook harmonize with the wearers dress, and to achieve this desired end the wearer has heretofore been compelled to painstakingly search for and select a handkerchief and pocketbook of a harmonious type and color. The merchant must have on hand a large quantity of different handkerchiefs and pocketbooks of various styles, colors and materials, and the wearer often finds it difficult to find the handkerchief and pocketbook desired at a moderate price.

It is an object of this invention to provide a handkerchief-pocketbook ensemble which can be manufactured and sold at moderate cost, which can be made in numerous designs, patterns, colors and materials to harmonize with the selected dress, and which presents an attractive unit for .either street or party use.

Another object of this inventlonis to provide a-handkerchief and pocketbook combination of 'unitary construction in which the pocketbook is substantially concealed within the natural drape of the handkerchief when carried, so that the pocketbook is hardly noticeable and yet conveniently and readily accessible.

A further object of this invention is to provide a handkerchief-pocketbook ensemble having closure means which does not interfere with the natural drape of the handkerchief and having carrying means which assures a correct and attractive drape to the handkerchief.

Other objects of this invention will become apparent as the disclosure proceeds.

Various other features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following particular description and from an inspection of the accompanying drawings.

Although the novel features which are believed to be characteristic of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims appended hereto, the invention itself, as to its objects and advantages, and the manner in which it may be carried out, may be better understood by referring to the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings forming a part thereof, in which:

Fig. 1 is a plan view of a suitable handkerchief which has been slit to form a part of my improved handkerchief-pocketbook ensemble;

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a piece of textile or other sheet material which forms the pocketbook portion of the ensemble;

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary perspective view of the pocket-forming member suitably stitched or secured to the handkerchief, this view showing particularly the manner in which the parts may be secured together;

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the completed handkerchief and pocketbook ensemble;

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary plan view of a handkerchief and pocketbook ensemble of slightly modifled form;

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the handkerchief and pocketbook ensemble shown in Fig. 1 and as it appears when held in suspended position;

Fig. 7 is a fragmentary plan view of a handkerchief and pocketbook ensemble of further modifled form;

Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the handkerchief and pocketbook ensemble shown in Fig. 7 as it appears when held in suspended or carrying position; v

Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a pocketbook which forms a part of a handkerchief-pocketbook. ensemble of further modified form;

Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a handkerchief adapted to be associated with the pocketbook shown in Fig. 9;

Fig. 11 is a perspective view of the pocketbook and handkerchief shown in Figs. 9 and 10 respectively, assembled into a single unit;

Fig. 12 is a perspective view of a pocketbook of further modified form adapted to be associated with the handkerchief shown in Fig. 10;

Fig. 13 is a perspective view of an ensemble made from the pocketbook shown in Fig. 12 and the handkerchief shown in Fig. 10.

Fig. 14 is a perspective view of a pocketbookhandkerchief ensemble in which the handkerchief is attached directly to the pocketbook;

Fig. v15 is a perspective view of a pocketbookhandkerchief ensemble, a pocketbook being shown of somewhat modified shape; v

Fig. 16 is a perspective view of a handkerchief and an openable ring ensemble secured thereto, providing convenient means for carrying the handkerchief; and

Fig. lfHs a perspective view ofthe handkerchief and associated ring shown in Fig. 16 as applied to the bracelet of the wearer.

Similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views of the drawings and the specification.

Referring more particularly -to Figs. 1 to 4 inclusive. my improved handkerchief-pocketbook ensemble may be formed from a handkerchief I made of suitable textile material having the desired size and shape, usually substantially square or rectangular. The handkerchief may be made from silk, linen, cotton, or any suitable handkerchiefing material, which may be suitably printed, embroidered, colored, or otherwise decorated. A slit 2 is cut in the handkerchief preferably adjacent to or through the center 0, the slit 2 extending diagonally of the weave formed by the warp and woof threads 3 and 4. When the slit is so cut the slit opening 2 can be stretched apart, giving a. natural hang to the handkerchief when suspended by suitable suspension means such as cords or loops 20 and 2| attached respectively adjacent the center of the handkerchief.

The pocketbook-forming member may be formed from a suitable sheet of material cut to the shape as illustrated in Fig. 2. Preferably the pocketbook-forming member is formed from the same textile material as the handkerchief I, so that when attached to the handkerchief it will blend therewith and make the pocketbookforming member scarcely distinguishable from the handkerchief itself. It is understood, however, that the pocket-forming member may also be made fromtextile material different from the handkerchief l and colored or otherwise decorated so as to bring out attractive contrasts with the handkerchief. The pocketbook-forming blank shown in Fig. 2 may befolded as at l2, forming the side walls l0 and II of the pocketbook, the side walls being suitably secured together along the side edges as by stitchingl3 to form a bag or container. The top edges H of the pocketbook member are not sewn together but provide an open mouth for the pocketbook memher. The edge l4 of side wall portion ID, of the pocketbook member is secured as by stitching l5 to the slit edge 5 of the handkerchief and the pocketbook edge I4 is secured as by stitching Hi to the slit edge 6 of the handkerchief. This can readily be done due to the natural stretch of the material of the handkerchief in the directions I and 8, as illustrated in Fig. 1. The edges [4 of the side wall portions l0 and H are preferably cut at an angle so that when the same is attached to the handkerchief by the stitching l5 and the handkerchief lifted at the comer portions 9, a natural droop of the handkerchief will result. Suitable means are provided for supporting or carrying the handkerchief, which supports may comprise loops 20 and 2| of suitable cord or tex-' tile material which are attached adjacent the corners 9 of the handkerchief, or rings of metal, molded plastic, or any similar materials may be used, as desired.

When the' handkerchief is suspended or carried by the paired loop members 20 and 2|, the handkerchief will assume a natural drape, with the pocketbook member concealed within the drape, as illustrated in Fig. 4. Suitable closure means may be provided, such as cooperatingzipper parts 25 attached to the adjacent edges ll of the pocketbook member which together cooperate with a slide fastener 26 to serve to close the pocketbook member. Other fastening means may be used if desired, 'such as a drawcord (not shown) or other securing means or, if desired, no

securing means need be used since the contents of the pocketbook member cannot fall out when in which the slit 3! is cut at a V-shaped angle on a bias or diagonal to the warp and woof threads of the handkerchief.

3 and 4 respectively. The pocketbook member may be formed from sheet material, as illustrated in Fig. 2, with the open edges ll of the side wall portions Ill and I I attached to the slit edges 3| Cooperating zipper elements ,32 fixed to the adjacent slit edges 3| of the handkerchief are provided with a pair of slide fasteners 33 for closing the slit in the handkerchief for the open mouth of the pocketbook member. Each slide fastener 33 may be provided with a loop of cord or other material 34 fastened thereto by means of which the slide fastener '33 may be manipulated, the loops 34 serving as a carrier for the handkerchief-pocketbook ensemble when in closed suspended position. In this ensemble the pocketbook must be closed before the ensemble can be conveniently carried by the purchaser, thus insuring closing of the pocketbook before the ensemble is carried about. The diagonal arrangement of the slit 3!! insures a graceful draping of the handkerchief around the pocketbook member, so that the pocketbook member will not interfere with the normal graceful drape of the handkerchief.

A further modified form of handkerchief and pocketbook ensemble is illustrated in Figs. '7 and 8. In this form a slit 40 is cut in the handkerchief l, the slit extending on a bias or diagonally of the warp and woof threads 3 and 4. In this arrangement the slit 4!! extends from approximately the center 0 of the handkerchief in a diagonal direction for a sufficient distance to provide a convenient slit opening for the pocketbook member 50. The pocketbook member 50 may be formed of textile material similar to or contrasting with the textile material which forms the handkerchief l and may 'carry the same design and color or'a contrasting design and color.

The pocketbook member 50 may be formed in any desired manner to provide a suitable pocket, bag or container for the articles to be carried. The pocketbook member may be formed from a blank of selected sheet material cut into the desired shape and stitched along the edges 5| to provide a bag of the desired shape. The free or open edges 52 may be stitched as at 53 to the slit edges 4| and 42 of the handkerchief, and may be additionally secured to the unslit portion of the handkerchief as by stitching 54. A suitable closure may be provided to close the slit in the handkerchief and the open mouth of the pocketbook. For purpose of illustration, I have shown a zipper closure comprising closure elements 55 secured to the adjacent slit edges 4| and 42 of the handkerchief, a slide fastener 56' being provided to cooperate with the locking element 55 to close the pocketbook. Suitable carrying means, such as a pair of loops or rings 51, secured to the handkerchief adjacent to the center 0 thereof provides a convenient means for carrying the ensemble.

A further modified form of handkerchief-pocketbook ensemble is illustrated in Figs 9 to 11 inclusive. In this form the pocketbook may comprise a bag 60 preferably made of textile material of the desired shape and size. The open mouth 6| of the bag 60 may beclosed by, a drawcord 62. ends of the drawcord 62 may be attached to a ring 63, loop or other means to serve as a carrier.

The handkerchief l is'provided with an opening The.

that the bag cannot be pulled through the opening. Access to the bag is obtained by either removing the bag 60 from its associated handkerchief l or by lifting up the skirt of the handkerchief so as to make accessible the opening SI of the bag. This ensemble permits a variey of different handkerchiefs having different designs being associated with the same bag, or a variety of different bags being associated with the same handkerchief. The opening 65 in the handkerchief may be so arranged as to form the center of a flower 66 or other decorative design.

If desired, a pocketbook as illustrated in Fig. 12 may be assembled with a handkerchief as illustrated in Fig. to form the handkerchief-pocketbook ensemble illustrated in Fig. 13. The pocketbook 10 illustrated in Fig. 12 may be formed from textile or other material of any desired shape or contour. This pocketbook may be closed with a zipper closure comprising locking elements 1| secured to the adjacent open edges 12 of the pocketbook. A cooperating slide fastener 13 may be provided to cooperate with the locking elements H to close the open mouth of the pocketbook. One or more loops 14 of cord or other material may be provided for carrying the ensemble, the loops 14 being inserted through the opening 65 in the handkerchief I, as illustrated in Fig. 13. In this form the pocketbook may be carried separately or in combination with the handkerchief, as desired.

A handkerchief-pocketbook ensemble of somewhat modified construction is shown in Fig. 14. The pocketbook illustrated in Fig. 14 may be made similarly to thepocketbook illustrated in Fig. 12 and may be formed from textile or other material of any desired shape or contour. This pocketbook may be closed with a zipper closure which is preferably attached to a lower edge of the pocketbook as it appears when carried in suspended position. The zipper closure comprises the usual locking elements H secured to the adjacent open edges 12 of the pocketbook. A cooperating slide fastener 13 may be provided to cooperate with the locking elements H to close the open mouth of the pocketbook. The handkerchief I is secured to the upper inclined edges 14 of the pocketbook as by stitching 15. The upper edges 14 of the pocketbook are preferably associated to permit the handkerchief to assume a graceful drape when held in suspended position. The ensemble may be carried by means of a suitable carrier ring 16 attached to the pocketbook by means of a suitable link or cord 17.

Access to the pocketbook of the ensemble shown in Fig. 14 may easily be had by either lifting up the skirt of the handkerchief or turning the ensemble in an upside-down position, in which position the handkerchief will drop away from the pocketbook, giving free access to the zipper opener 13.

There is shown in Fig. a pocketbook-handkerchief ensemble constructed similarly to that shown in Fig. 14, except in this case the lower open edge 19 of the pocketbook is made in a graceful arcuate shape, which opening is closed by means of locking elements H secured to the adjacent openedges 19 of the pocketbook. A cooperating slide fastener 13 is provided to cooperate with looking elements 'II to close the open mouth of the pocketbook. As a variation the ensemble shown in Fig. 15 may be carried by means of one or apair of looped cords I8 attached to the upper comer 80 of the pocketbook.

In the construction shown in Fig. 15, access to the pocketbook can likewise be had by turning the pocketbook in an upside-down position, in which position the surrounding skirt of the handkerchief will drop away from the pocketbook, permitting free operation of the zipper opener 13.

Ladies often find it inconvenient to carry a handkerchief in the hand where it becomes crumpled and difficult to-carry gracefully. In accordance with my invention, an openable ring 90 is secured to the handkerchief at approximately the center thereof, as by means of suitable stitching 96. The openable ring is formed in two segments 9| and 92, as illustrated in Fig. 16, connected together by means of asuitable hinge 93. Interlocking abutments or other retaining devices 94 and 95 associated with the free ends of the arcuate ring portions 9| and 92 respectively, provide means for releasably locking the ring in closed position. This novel ensemble can be gracefully suspended from the bracelet I00 of the wearer, as illustrated in Fig. 17, by opening the ring 90 and closing it around the bracelet on the arm of the wearer. The handkerchief ensemble here shown suspends or drapes gracefullyand crumping of the handkerchief when worn is avoided.

It is now seen that I have provided a handkerchief-pocketbook ensemble which may be economically constructed and which can be made in numerous attractive designs and patterns. The ensemble is of great convenience to the wearer since the handkerchief and pocketbook with the necessary accessories are combined into one unit. The ensemble is especially attractive to the ladies where a handkerchief and pocketbook of inexpensive construction is desired to harmonize with the dress or apparel of the wearer and is especially useful as a dress adjunct to be worn at parties, dances and soirees where a pocketbook and handkerchief matching or harmonizing with the dress ofthe wearer is desired. Heretofore, the flowing handkerchiefs and pocketbooks have been provided separately making it difficult to conveniently and economically combine a pocketbook and handkerchief which would match or harmonize with the wearer's dress, and such separate items are difficult to carry separately and one or the other is often lost or mislaid. In my improved handkerchief-pocketbook ensemble the necessary handkerchief and pocketbook can be carried as one item, greatly reducing the chance of losing or mislaying one or the other. Since the ensemble can be inexpensively constructed, the same can be manufactured and furnished at low cost and made to match the dress of the wearer. The handkerchief drapes gracefully over the pocketbook so as to make the pocketbook substantially invisible. The pocketbook member may be made of sufficiently large capacity to contain the usual cosmetic supplies, such as powder, puff, perfume, rouge, and other articles usually carried in a ladys purse. The handkerchief is so associated with the pocketbook and the pocketbook'or bag is so constructed that the handkerchief will assume substantially the same natural drape as it would assume if the pocketbook were not associated therewith and, if desired, the pocketbook may be formed of a material and design similar to that from which the handkerchief is formed so that the pocketbook can scarcely be identified as a part of the ensemble. In this connection, it is understood that certain parts of the ensemble are enlarged and out of proportion in the drawings to permit visible illustration. The

pocketbook member is preferably formed of soft fiexible material so shaped as not to interfere with the natural drapeof the handkerchief. The pocketbook may be held in closed position by any suitable closure, such as a zipper closure, a drawcord, or other suitable means constructed and arranged to harmonize with the ensemble.

It is further understood that various changes, substitutions and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of this invention and that the invention is not to be limited except as requiredby the following claims.

What is claimed is:

1. A handkerchief-pocketbook ensemble including, a textile handkerchief having a slit at approximately the center thereof and extending diagonally to the warp and woof threads thereof, a pocketbook member of soft, flexible material, said pocketbook member having a bag or containing portion and a mouth portion, said mouth portion being secured to one side face of the handkerchief along the side edges of saidrslit, means for closing said slit and the mouth of said pocket member, loop means attached to the pocketbook member substantially at the center of the handkerchief for carrying said ensemble whereby the handkerchief will drape naturally and gracefully over said pocketbook member when the ensemble is transported by said carrying means.

2. A handkerchief-pocketbook ensemble including, a textile handkerchief having anopening substantially at the center thereof, a bag member formed from soft, flexible textile material positioned on one side of said handkerchief, closure means for said bag member, said bag member having an apex portion positioned adjacent the opening in said handkerchief, and carrying means secured to said bag member adjacent the apex portion therepf whereby the handkerchief will drape naturally and gracefully over the top of said bag member when the ensemble is transported by said carrying means.

3. 'A handkerchief-pocketbook ensemble including, a textile handkerchief having a slit therein extending substantiallythrough the center of the handkerchief and substantially diagonally to the warp and woof threads thereof, a pocket member of soft, flexible material, said pocket member having a bag or containing portion and a mouth portion, stitching securing said mouth portion to one side face of the handkerchief along the side edges of said slit, means for closing said slit and the mouth of said pocket member, carrying means positioned substantially at the center of the handkerchief and secured to said pocket member whereby the handkerchief will drape naturally and gracefully over said pocket member when the ensemble is transported by said carrying means without imposing strain on the handkerchief.

4. A handkerchief-pocketbook ensemble including, a handkerchief formed of textile material, a bag member adapted to contain sundry articles formed from flexible material secured to one side face of said handkerchief and over which said handkerchief freely and gracefully drapes, said bag member having an apex portion positioned approximately at the center of the handkerchief,

, carrying vmeans positioned on the opposite side face of said handkerchief from which said bag member is positioned, said carrying means being secured to said bag member adjacent the apex portion thereof without imposing strain upon the handkerchief material when the ensemble is supported by said carrying means, whereby said handkerchief is free to gracefully drape downwardly over and around the apex portion of said bag member, said bag member having an opening therein whereby access to the contents of the bag member may be had, and means for closing said opening.

5. A handkerchief-pocketbook ensemble including, a handkerchief formed of textile material, a bag member adapted to contain sundry personal articles formed from flexible material positioned on one side face of said handkerchief and over which said handkerchief freely drapes, said bag member having an apex portion positioned approximately at the center of the handkerchief, and carrying means positioned on the opposite side face of said handkerchief from which said bag member is positioned, said carrying means being connected to said bag member in such manner that the strain resulting from the weight of said bag member and its contents is transferred to said carrying means without imposing strain on the handkerchief material whereby said handkerchief is free to gracefully drape downwardly over the sides and around the apex portion of said bag member, said bag member having an opening whereby access to the contents of said bag member may be had.

6. A handkerchief-pocketbook ensemble including, a handkerchief formed from textile material having an opening therein approximately at the center thereof, a bag member adapted to contain sundry articles formed from flexible material secured to one side face of said handkerchief and adjacent said opening, said bag member having an apex portion positioned adjacent the opening in said handkerchief, carrying means positioned on the opposite side face of said handkerchief from which said bag member is positioned, said carrying means being secured to said bag member adjacent the apex portion thereof without imposing strain on the handkerchief material when the ensemble is supported by said carrying means whereby said handkerchief will freely and gracefully drape downwardly over and around the apex portion of said bag member, said bag member having an opening therein whereby access to the contents of the bag member may be had, and means for closing said opening.

'7. A handkerchief-pocketbook ensemble including, a handkerchief formed of textile material having an opening therein approximately at the center thereof, a bag member adapted to contain sundry articles positioned on one side face of said handkerchief and adjacent said opening, said bag member having an apex portion and a contents-inserting and removing mouth positioned adjacent the opening in said handkerchief, means for closing said mouth, and carrying means by which said handkerchief and pocketbook may be suspended, said carrying means being secured to said bag member adjacent the apex portion thereof without imposing strain on the handkerchief material when the ensemble is supported by said carrying means whereby said handkerchief will freely and gracefully drape downwardly over and around the apex portion of said bag member.

' SALLY ENGLISH. 

